A:Answer Hello RajN, yes, it can play contents from your HDD. For reference, please check the link below:
https://docs.sony.com/release//Manual_4579669131.pdf see page 44.
If you encounter issues, kindly refer to the troubleshooting steps on the link below:
https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/55470
Regards, _Bob